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Guide to Throwing a Great Baby Shower
Easy and free ideas to make any party a success
By Haley Nelson
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Throwing a baby shower is easy. Throwing a great baby shower that will leave guests raving is not. With a few hints, suggestions and baby shower ideas, your baby shower will be one to remember. The first things you need to do to start planning a baby shower are these: - Consult with the mother-to-be
- Set date and time (at least a month before baby is due!)
- Make a guest list
- Decide on a theme
- Plan games, menu, party favors and extras to make your baby shower stand out from the rest!
Pre-planning is a must. Perhaps the most valuable information for any baby shower hostess is this: Stay organized and ahead of the game.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
 Throw a great baby shower with these free and easy tips
Every shower hostess must start out by choosing a baby shower theme. (YeahBaby.com has over 80 free shower themes.)
Otherwise, use your imagination when choosing your own theme. Does the mother-to-be enjoy swimming? Throw her a baby shower pool party. Is she a chocoholic? Throw her a chocolate baby shower theme.
Next, taking the baby shower theme, plan games, decorations, food and invites accordingly. Spend time planning each and every aspect of the baby shower- the details make all the difference.
Finally, send each guest home with a memorable baby shower souvenir- a picture of the guest and mother-to-be, homemade goodies or a personalized baby shower soundtrack.
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Choose appropriate baby shower games to set the mood for your baby shower
Feel your crowd- If they're young, fun and up for anything, consider playing the Teddy Bear Kiss Game. If your guest list includes an older, more relaxed crowd, consider easy games like The Baby Name Game.
Be sure to have prizes on hand for game winners. Give something fun and unique like personalized chocolates or gift certificates for coffee. With great prizes like these, you'll look like the greatest baby shower hostess ever!
I recommend: Rumors.com: Great party favors for any partyOver 80 free baby shower games from YeahBaby.comThe Baby Name Game - Free baby shower game from YeahBaby.comThe Teddy Bear Kiss Game - Free baby shower game from YeahBaby.com
Give out great party favors
Sending guests home with cute, useful and unforgettable party favors will leave a lasting impression. Give something unique like photo coasters, or baby shower honey jars. Use your imagination!
I recommend: Plum Party: Party supplies, theme party favors and unique giftsBellissimo Favors: Baby shower favors
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
Know your mother-to-be. If your honoree hates Disney, don't throw a Disney Princess baby shower. When choosing your baby shower theme, don't forget to get feedback from the mother-to-be. Perhaps she'd enjoy a "Girls Only" shower... or maybe a "Cowboy/Cowgirl" baby shower.
Whatever the choice, it's important to go with what feels good for the mother-to-be... not for you!
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